Description
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanics, F35 inspect, service, maintain, and repair aircraft airframe structures, composite material, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and landing gear systems.
Core Skills
- advanced aircraft structural maintenance
- composite materials and low observable repair
- hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance
- landing gear systems inspection and repair
- technical data and digital maintenance manual usage
- fault isolation and root cause analysis
- preventive maintenance and inspection planning
- use of precision measurement and NDI tools
- quality assurance and compliance
- maintenance documentation and digital recordkeeping
- configuration control and modification support
- safety management and risk mitigation
- cross-functional coordination with avionics and systems teams
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) Level I/II
- OEM F-35 Airframe Maintenance Training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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